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BL52 BTY

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 87,691 miles on the clock, averaging 4,311 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL52 BTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,691
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,311

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,691 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,311
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL52 BTY 37k50k63k75k88k '05'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,691 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
PASS
Mileage87,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,690 miles
Since last MOT+2,647 miles
PASS
Mileage85,043 miles
Since last MOT+2,081 miles
PASS
Mileage82,962 miles
Since last MOT+2,088 miles
PASS
Mileage80,874 miles
Since last MOT+2,777 miles
PASS
Mileage78,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,097 miles
Since last MOT+2,759 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,338 miles
Since last MOT+3,039 miles
PASS
Mileage72,299 miles
Since last MOT+4,764 miles
PASS
Mileage67,535 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage61,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,013 miles
Since last MOT+9,511 miles
PASS
Mileage51,502 miles
Since last MOT+6,479 miles
PASS
Mileage45,023 miles
Since last MOT+7,664 miles
PASS
Mileage37,359 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 BTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BL52 BTY

What car is BL52 BTY?

BL52 BTY is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BL52 BTY?

The last recorded mileage for BL52 BTY was 87,691 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL52 BTY passed its MOT?

BL52 BTY has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2017.

Is BL52 BTY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL52 BTY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BL52 BTY?

BL52 BTY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.